Web archive - May 17, 2025

World

Trump to speak with Putin and Zelensky after ceasefire talks stall

Kremlin silent on demands; sides agree to POW swap. Zelenskiy urges sanctions after drone kills 9 civilians

Pakistan

Aleema Khan and Kanwal Shauzab engage in tense courtroom exchange over leaked video

ATC rejects Aleema Khan’s petition seeking exemption from court appearances and permission to travel abroad.

Entertainment

Dawn Richard testifies about witnessing abuse of Cassie Ventura in Diddy trial

Dawn Richard recounted witnessing Diddy’s violent attack on Cassie Ventura and testified about threats to her safety.

Sports

COAS reaches Rawalpindi Stadium to watch HBL PSL X match

Before the match began, moment of silence was observed to honour the martyrs of the nation

World

UN chief rejects Israeli-US Gaza aid plan, citing violation of UN principles

He also urges Gaza ceasefire at Arab League summit as Al-Sudani condemns conflict as unmatched in historical brutality

World

Israeli strikes kill 54 in Gaza as ceasefire talks resume in Doha

Gaza war tops agenda as Arab leaders meet in Baghdad amid latest escalation in violence

Pakistan

Sons of the soil thwarted hostile designs of enemy with exceptional valour: Zardari

President paid solemn tribute to military, civilian martyrs who laid down their lives in defence of the motherland

Pakistan

Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistanis: Here are the full details

Report identifies 12 countries as world’s most open, granting visa-free access to nationals of nearly all countries

Blogs

Protect nurses and midwives to build stronger Nations

Nurses and midwives are vital to public health and national stability—protecting them is key to a nation’s resilience

Sports

'We were never really close friends', Neeraj Chopra clarifies bond with Arshad Nadeem

Indian athlete said after recent India-Pakistan tensions, his relationship with Nadeem "will not be like before."